About The Position

The Hospital Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory requirements. This role supports the integrity of clinical documentation and ensures timely, compliant coding to facilitate optimal reimbursement and minimize denials. The Hospital Inpatient Coder collaborates with providers and coding leadership to resolve coding discrepancies, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and uphold organizational goals related to revenue cycle performance and compliance.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2 Years of coding experience, preferably in a multi-specialty group practice.
  • Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification(s) Required
  • Ability to meet deadlines consistently and reliably

Responsibilities

  • Accurately assign ICD-10 and DRG codes to hospital inpatient services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Interprets office, operative and procedure notes and assigns codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable coding standards, organizational protocols, and documentation regulations
  • Maintain a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate through consistent quality assurance and participation in internal and external audits
  • Acts as a coding expert to ancillary departments, administration, and physicians by answering questions and providing support as issues arise
  • Meets or exceeds weekly coding productivity standards of 100%

Benefits

  • Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
  • Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses
  • Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees
  • 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions
  • And more!

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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